Gun amnesty: Fifty-eight top venting blank‑firer guns were handed into police stations across Devon and Cornwall during a firearms amnesty in February. The amnesty was designed to enable those who purchased one of the models legally for their intended use to dispose of them safely. It also prevents potentially lethal weapons falling into the hands of criminals who may seek to convert them and pose a risk to the public. Possession of one of the guns could now result in a prison sentence of 10 years.
Crime at sea: Devon & Cornwall Police’s rural affairs sergeant, Julian Fry, has contributed to new guidance making it easier for law enforcement agencies to detect and respond to heritage crime at sea. Read more
